Welcome to my corner of GitHub! I'm a passionate web developer and tech enthusiast, dedicated to crafting user-centered applications and driving technology solutions that empower users. Currently immersed in Full Sail University's Web Development program, I'm continually exploring new tech, sharpening my skills, and building projects that showcase my love for responsive, accessible, and thoughtful web solutions.

• 🎓 Student at Full Sail University (Bachelor's in Web Development, Aug 2023 - Oct 2026)
• 👨‍💻 Independent Developer — creating, showcasing, and educating through personal projects
• 👀 Interests: Web accessibility, responsive design, user-focused application development, and UX design
• 🌍 Mission: To champion empathy in technology and create solutions that respect and prioritize the user experience
• 😄 Pronouns: He/Him
• ⚡ Fun fact: Former Healthcare Specialist in the Army and a dedicated volunteer at a kitten rescue in Mason County!

Institution: Full Sail University
Degree Program: Bachelor of Science in Web Development
Start Date: August 2023
Expected Graduation Date: October 2026
GPA: 3.8

• Web Development Fundamentals: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, responsive design principles.
• Advanced JavaScript: Focus on ES6+, asynchronous programming, and modern frameworks like React.
• Database Management: SQL, database normalization, and database design in both MySQL and MongoDB.
• Backend Development: Node.js, Express.js, REST API design and implementation.
• Version Control: Git and GitHub for collaborative projects and source code management.
• UI/UX Design Principles: Emphasis on accessibility, user-centered design, and intuitive navigation.

• Interactive Web Applications: Created dynamic web applications, integrating APIs, and implementing interactive front-end elements.
• Database-Driven Applications: Built full-stack applications with database integration, ensuring data persistence and efficient querying.
• Automated Testing: Gained experience in Jest for unit testing and Mocha/Chai for test-driven development on various projects.

This academic background has provided a strong foundation in front-end and back-end web development, and it directly supports the skills I bring to my current GitHub projects.

I'm actively expanding my skills in:

• JavaScript frameworks: React.js, Vue.js, and Angular.js
• Advanced CSS techniques for responsive and accessible design
• Database abstraction with Sequelize and MySQL
• Server-side technologies using Express.js and Node.js
• Docker for containerization and smoother deployments

Agile, MVC, OOP, Server-Side Rendering, REST APIs

A foundational server setup for back-end projects, showcasing server configurations and initial API setups.

An engaging Pokedex app powered by the Pokémon API, with interactive visuals and dynamic data handling to provide an immersive user experience.

A personal portfolio website showcasing my skills, projects, and professional experience, built with responsive design principles.

A project demonstrating testing proficiency with Jest, focused on cheese-related calculations and logical functions.

A REST API project using ExpressJS, showcasing route handling and CRUD operations for a backend application.

A Docker-based project designed to explore and manage multiple programming languages within a containerized environment.

Let's discuss ideas, collaborate on projects, or just chat about the world of tech!

• 📧 Email: [email protected]
• 💼 LinkedIn: Connect with me!
• 🐱 GitHub: @BradleyMatera

• 🐾 Animal Advocate: Proud volunteer at Mason County Kitten Rescue, supporting animal welfare and rehabilitation efforts.
• 🪖 Veteran: Served as a Healthcare Specialist in the U.S. Army, where I developed a deep sense of discipline and teamwork.
• 🎥 Content Creator: I love sharing my journey through YouTube tutorials and project demos.

// Example of a quick API call using Fetch
async function getData() {
  const response = await fetch('https://api.example.com/data');
  const data = await response.json();
  console.log(data);
}

getData();

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Thank you for visiting my profile! 🌟 Feel free to explore my projects, follow along, and connect as I continue my journey in web development. Whether you’re here to collaborate, learn, or just explore, I hope you enjoy what you find!

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